Decided to build new Yellow 18 Twin
02-19-2011, 06:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: yeahbaby
Hey kevin
you think Don would be interested in painting / riveting two Hornets at the same time? pretty simple low vis grey colors.
Hey kevin
you think Don would be interested in painting / riveting two Hornets at the same time? pretty simple low vis grey colors.
You gonna put a man motor in it or scuba style?
02-23-2011, 07:54 AM
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good luck with the build. I'm sure it will be stunning.
If Don gets bored and wants another painting / riveting project, i'll be happy to send him mine also. After Tucson it'll be sitting for a few months anyway.
cheers
If Don gets bored and wants another painting / riveting project, i'll be happy to send him mine also. After Tucson it'll be sitting for a few months anyway.
cheers
02-23-2011, 09:09 AM
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RE: Decided to build new Yellow 18 Twin
Hi Buck:
Bro I had a long talk with Don and got on his table, he is a little behind schedule so I am a couple of months out, dude, Hudson just sent me this of the new heritage scheme and I absolutely love this and think it would be easy to see, I know I really should not post the colors but what the heck,,, let her be seen, don will make it stunning
Bro I had a long talk with Don and got on his table, he is a little behind schedule so I am a couple of months out, dude, Hudson just sent me this of the new heritage scheme and I absolutely love this and think it would be easy to see, I know I really should not post the colors but what the heck,,, let her be seen, don will make it stunning
ORIGINAL: yeahbaby
good luck with the build. I'm sure it will be stunning.
If Don gets bored and wants another painting / riveting project, i'll be happy to send him mine also. After Tucson it'll be sitting for a few months anyway.
cheers
good luck with the build. I'm sure it will be stunning.
If Don gets bored and wants another painting / riveting project, i'll be happy to send him mine also. After Tucson it'll be sitting for a few months anyway.
cheers
02-23-2011, 11:52 AM
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RE: Decided to build new Yellow 18 Twin
that's a good looking bird!!!!
btw, mine weighs 40lbs bone dry (no fuel, no extra lead) final CG will determine how much if any lead i'll need to add. Dan Massey just stopped by and helped me weigh it and do the initial balance. we're thinking it'll need between 3-6 oz. I believe a full UAT will do the trick but I might carry a lil bit of lead anyway.
good to hear Don is going to help ya out. he puts out some great looking airplanes.
btw, mine weighs 40lbs bone dry (no fuel, no extra lead) final CG will determine how much if any lead i'll need to add. Dan Massey just stopped by and helped me weigh it and do the initial balance. we're thinking it'll need between 3-6 oz. I believe a full UAT will do the trick but I might carry a lil bit of lead anyway.
good to hear Don is going to help ya out. he puts out some great looking airplanes.
02-23-2011, 01:18 PM
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Dang , is that what they usally run in weight
Kevin, what scheme are you going with, do you have any pic's the bird you use to have
Dave
Kevin, what scheme are you going with, do you have any pic's the bird you use to have
Dave
02-23-2011, 02:01 PM
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LOL
I think it's from the extra kevlar / CF etc. I added throughout the plane. (peace of mind)
my first one weighed 32.5 lbs dry flew super nice. I'm sure it'll be fine, heck the SWB F18 (big red one) the AMT Pink Panther and Smokin Joe's Red/White one were a bit heavier and were a joy to watch.
I only hope Kevin doesn't do the Green chicken "chippy Ho" scheme.
I think it's from the extra kevlar / CF etc. I added throughout the plane. (peace of mind)
my first one weighed 32.5 lbs dry flew super nice. I'm sure it'll be fine, heck the SWB F18 (big red one) the AMT Pink Panther and Smokin Joe's Red/White one were a bit heavier and were a joy to watch.
I only hope Kevin doesn't do the Green chicken "chippy Ho" scheme.
02-23-2011, 06:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: ianober
Smokin Joes weighed in like a 3/4 ton pickup and flew fine!!!
Smokin Joes weighed in like a 3/4 ton pickup and flew fine!!!
Ha!
Flew fine, yeah, but had the same re-entry speed as the Space Shuttle....
02-24-2011, 07:33 AM
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No, that one flew for 11 years. Going to something much different. Will post in future. Going to keep it to myself and builder for a little while.
New one is started as of yesterday evening will start new thread with some pics.
New one is started as of yesterday evening will start new thread with some pics.
02-24-2011, 09:44 AM
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Thomas you should get the one that was for sale out in california. the one that kevin barr put together a few years ago. it's not listed anymore but I have an email and poc if you're interested. it was listed at a great price, IMO
I was ready to pull the trigger and add it to my collection, but life has interrupted those plans. I plan to keep one of these birds in the hanger from now on and i'm glad I finally pushed through the last bit to finish mine.
last time I worked on it was 2008, if only I had known it was just a mere 21 days of dedicated work remaining.
i'll let ya know how your tires hold up.
cheers
I was ready to pull the trigger and add it to my collection, but life has interrupted those plans. I plan to keep one of these birds in the hanger from now on and i'm glad I finally pushed through the last bit to finish mine.
last time I worked on it was 2008, if only I had known it was just a mere 21 days of dedicated work remaining.
i'll let ya know how your tires hold up.
cheers
